Directions

# In a medium-sized stainless steel saucepan, place the olive oil and onion over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent and just starting to caramelize. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute,# Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the sauce from burning.# When the sauce is done, add the salt and pepper to taste. Add the basil leaves to the top of the sauce and cover tightly.# Let the sauce sit for a few minutes, then remove the lid and stir in the basil.# Let cool and store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.